R021/02/2026 - On-Call Firefighter - Glengormley Fire Station

On-Call Firefighter - Glengormley Fire Station

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) wish to invite applications for On-Call Firefighters in the following station:

Glengormley Fire Station

On-Call Firefighters play a critical role in protecting the local community and many of our fire stations depend on the contribution of our part time firefighters to ensure we can respond.

This is a worthwhile and rewarding role providing an opportunity to work as part of a team, receive excellent training and develop a wide range of skills and experience.

In order to fulfil the role, you must be able to respond to emergency calls by reporting to the fire station within 5 minutes of being alerted . You will need to meet the required standard of physical fitness and strength. You must also attend a mandatory 2 hour drill night each week.

If you are already in employment you can still work as an On-Call Firefighter as long as your employer gives you consent to attend emergency calls.

Your ability to respond is critical to this role and there are core periods of time during which you must be available. There are 4 different contracts offered through this recruitment process: 119 Hour, 91 Hour Banded, 91 Hour Daytime, and 40 Hour Daytime.

Full details of the contracts and role requirements are outlined in the Candidate Information Pack , which should be downloaded before the vacancy closes.

All applications must be submitted online by no later than 12.00 noon on Friday 13th March 2026.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion.

NIFRS is currently under represented by females and applications from this group are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.

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